Shooting in Rio de Janeiro state leaves one police officer dead, two people injured
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A 56-year-old Civil Police officer was killed and an 18-year-old young woman was shot during...
July 28, 2021Section
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Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state authorizes 59 cities to restart hybrid classes
The Rio de Janeiro state government has authorized 59 cities, including the capital, to restart in-person educational activities, while maintaining...
July 26, 2021
Due to shortage, Rio de Janeiro suspends application of first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Rio de Janeiro City announced Friday (23) that it will temporarily suspend the vaccination campaign against Covid due to a...
July 23, 2021
Rio de Janeiro court suspends virtual auction of artwork with Nazi symbols
The Court of Justice of Rio de Janeiro (TJRJ) suspended this Friday (23/7) to realize a virtual auction of a...
July 23, 2021
Rio de Janeiro inland tourism destinations post winter season growth
According to a survey by the Rio de Janeiro Hotels Association (ABIH-RJ), overall hotel occupancy rate grew from 35% in...
July 23, 2021
After Covid-19, Brazil’s energy crisis is concern for Rio’s industry – FIRJAN
A number of entrepreneurs linked to FIRJAN - the state of Rio de Janeiro federation of industries - fear that...
July 23, 2021
Rio de Janeiro Mayor says 70% of adult residents have been vaccinated
According the city Mayor, almost 30% have been immunized with the second dose. By anticipating the schedule again, the city...
July 23, 2021
Rio de Janeiro re-lights its Olympic pyre to pass the baton to Tokyo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio de Janeiro, the host city of the 2016 Olympic Games, lit its ceremonial Olympic...
July 22, 2021
Rio de Janeiro’s economy may return to pre-pandemic levels in September – report
The document assesses that the acceleration of the vaccination campaign against Covid-19 should lead to a real increase in the...
July 21, 2021